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The head of Western New York’s Labor Federation is retiring, after a decade in the job.Unions certainly aren’t what they used to be, but the Labor…
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The labor movement says it is going all in on helping immigrants, who are joining unions in increasing numbers. It is part of a national program involving…
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Imagine wanting to have the American Dream—the family, the house, the car, the financial stability to live the life you want to live. But also imagine…
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As the Western New York community gathers to celebrate Labor Day, the head of the region's AFL-CIO council looks at progress on several fronts.Since last…
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For Richard Lipsitz, president of the WNY Area Labor Federation, the Supreme Court decision in Janus v AFSCME came as no surprise. The ruling outlaws…
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Congressman Chris Collins is trying to distance himself from one of the dozen companies "in which he maintains a financial interest." And also from "the…
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Worker safety is at risk and there aren't enough inspections of job sites, especially construction job sites. That's the conclusion of a new report from…
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The Western NY Area Labor Federation is at the forefront of the struggle for labor and human rights in the Buffalo area. Ahead of Labor Day weekend,…
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Students, labor leaders, and citizens' groups are calling on the State Senate to pass the New York DREAM Act, which would give undocumented youth access…
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For some citizens, Labor Day is a day off from work. But for those who fight for workers rights, it marks an important day.The Labor Day holiday emerged…